John L. Grove College of Business celebrates success on three levels:
75 years of teaching business
40 years since the College of Business was established
30 years the business programs maintained the AACSB accreditation
Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise (
CEFE) established
Ship MBA online program established

2011

AACSB International accreditation reaffirmed for BSBA and MBA programs
MBA program expands to serve York and East Stroudsburg University
Executive Volunteer Connector Service (
EVCS) established

2010

Dr. John G. Kooti appointed to the position of dean
La Rochelle International Business School Exchange Program in France was established

2009

Dr. Anthony S. Winter appointed as interim dean for one year
Wroclaw University Exchange Program in Poland was established
Entrepreneurial Leadership Center established through 3-year PASSHE grant

2008

MBA program expands from Shippensburg University and the Dixon
University Center in Harrisburg to also serve the Hanover area

2007

John L. Grove College of Business celebrates success on three levels:
70 years of teaching business
35 years since the College of Business was established
25 years the business programs maintained the AACSB accreditation
AACSB accreditation reaffirmed for business programs
MBA program receives AACSB accreditation
Small Business Development Center established

2006

Twenty-fifth anniversary of AACSB accreditation

2005

Soon Chun Hyang University Exchange Program in South Korea was established

2004

First class MBA students graduated in May 2004
First courses offered through the University's Distance Education Program

2002

Master of Business Administration (MBA) program established
New undergraduate business core curriculum introduced

2001

Dr. Stephen J. Holoviak appointed to the position of dean
New business minor approved for non-business majors

1999

Dr. Stephen J. Holoviak served two years as interim dean

1998

Dr. Donna Mortilla served one year as interim dean

1997

Grove Hall dedicated and open for business

1996

Aarhus School of Business Exchange Program in Denmark was established

1995

Ground breaking ceremonies for Grove Hall held on February 3
The John L. Grove College of Business again received reaffirmation of
accreditation of its programs by AACSB International

1993

The College was renamed the John L. Grove College of Business at
dedication ceremonies on April 8, 1993

1992

Dr. James A. Pope appointed to the position of dean of the College

1991

Dean Joseph Hunt stepped down as dean of the College of Business to
become a member of the Economics faculty
Dr. Ruth Armstrong served one year as interim dean

The College of Business Associates Program was developed to
recognize the firms and individuals who provide financial support
to the College of Business

1983

Shippensburg State College became Shippensburg University and the
School of Business became the College of Business

1981

Undergraduate degree programs in the School of Business received
national accreditation from AACSB International
The Center for Management and Economics was renamed the Harry
Rankin Frehn Center for Management
Dr. Joseph Hunt appointed as dean

1979

Dr. Joseph Hunt appointed to serve as interim dean

1977

Dr. James Robinson appointed to serve as dean

1975

Dr. Myron Gable served two years as interim dean
The Center for Management and Economics was started

1973

Ephraim P. Smith selected to be the first dean of the School
of Business

1972

Business Internship Program established

1971

The School of Business is founded
Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is established

1967

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree
program is begun

1962

Master's degree program in Business Education is created

1938

Concentration in Business Education is offered within the Teacher
Education program of Shippensburg State College